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Title: HoppyHappyHippy
Post by: Guzler on June 20, 2015, 11:49:29 PM

Wow, my 77' T3 runs like a scalded cat with full carb rebuilds, o-rings really help. Premium fuel is a must.
FUN
Today she got a new license plate bracket and tail light lens.
PRETTY
75W90 synthetic smoothed out the trans.
SLICK
Got a gas tank on the way, this one leaks out the top and bottom from rust. Must have laid up a while.

Now, a question. Does anybody have experience with fitting a windshield to a T3? Any recommendations that will save me time and money with brackets and cutting and drilling and welding?
Don't go away, saddlebag brackets are sometime in the future.
wws
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Title: Re: HoppyHappyHippy
Post by: HardAspie on June 20, 2015, 11:57:17 PM

Right arm!

I am glad I do not get jealous! If I did I would be sixteen shades of green by now.

Title: Re: HoppyHappyHippy
Post by: Vasco DG on June 21, 2015, 04:10:03 AM

Fantastic! Another great bike that hasn't been 'Cafe'd' buy some clueless beardy with an angle grinder and zero knowledge!

I dips me lid!

Pete

Title: Re: HoppyHappyHippy
Post by: acogoff on June 21, 2015, 05:01:10 AM

     National plexistarII bolts on there with minimal grindage of plastic around the upper forks. I like the protection, but then that is a personal thing.

Title: Re: HoppyHappyHippy
Post by: Gliderjohn on June 21, 2015, 06:16:49 AM

Depends how much coverage you want. With minimal problems I use a the upper SPI fairing.
GliderJohn

Title: Re: HoppyHappyHippy
Post by: steven c on June 21, 2015, 08:08:40 AM

I had a rifle super bike fairing on the t-3 I had,good protection and clean air.

Title: Re: HoppyHappyHippy
Post by: grebmrof on June 21, 2015, 09:33:55 AM

I always thought that putting synthetic in the tranny or rear drive would create some seepage past the seals...maybe this is just an old and faulty memory here.  Regular dino gear lube in both with 20cc of Moly in the rear drive is what I have been using...and measuring the lube vs using any level holes should be the rule too.  750cc in tranny and a total of 250cc (230 dino +20 moly) in the rear drive.

If this is wrong, someone will be by shortly to correct this...anyone?

Title: Re: HoppyHappyHippy
Post by: Penderic on June 21, 2015, 10:14:52 AM

What kind of bags you plan to get later?

Title: Re: HoppyHappyHippy
Post by: Guzler on June 21, 2015, 10:28:06 AM

Quote from: Penderic on June 21, 2015, 10:14:52 AM

What kind of bags you plan to get later?

Well...
That's later. Should be useful, I sold the truck so she is my only transportation besides the bicycle and make grocery runs often.

Title: Re: HoppyHappyHippy
Post by: Penderic on June 21, 2015, 10:46:53 AM

I see.

Anything that will fit your standard looking handlebar/headlight setup would work ok if the parts are aligned evenly when bolted on. Lots of half screens or big barn door types come in universal fit versions. The big barn door types do  reflect a lot of the engine noise back at you, in my experience.

The guys with the same bike will have to tell their own particular experiences

Title: Re: HoppyHappyHippy
Post by: Guzler on June 21, 2015, 12:15:25 PM

Quote from: Penderic on June 21, 2015, 10:46:53 AM

I see.

Anything that will fit your standard looking handlebar/headlight setup would work ok if the parts are aligned evenly when bolted on. Lots of half screens or big barn door types come in universal fit versions. The big barn door types do  reflect a lot of the engine noise back at you, in my experience.

Will I be ostracized if I put 3/4 Harley type on her?
Hey it's an old bike.
Built like a tractor and just as dependable. When the temp is 100'F an open face helmet is a must and highway speeds try to pull it off.


ww

Title: Re: HoppyHappyHippy
Post by: NCAmother on June 21, 2015, 12:35:32 PM

Quote from: Guzler on June 20, 2015, 11:49:29 PM

Wow, my 77' T3 runs like a scalded cat with full carb rebuilds, o-rings really help. Premium fuel is a must.
FUN
Today she got a new license plate bracket and tail light lens.
PRETTY
75W90 synthetic smoothed out the trans.
SLICK
Got a gas tank on the way, this one leaks out the top and bottom from rust. Must have laid up a while.

Now, a question. Does anybody have experience with fitting a windshield to a T3? Any recommendations that will save me time and money with brackets and cutting and drilling and welding?
Don't go away, saddlebag brackets are sometime in the future.
wws
(http://i1370.photobucket.com/albums/ag266/wstiefer/003_zps7772582f.jpg) (http://s1370.photobucket.com/user/wstiefer/media/003_zps7772582f.jpg.html)

Pretty rad what your freshly rebuilt carbs can unleash

Title: Re: HoppyHappyHippy
Post by: Guzler on June 21, 2015, 01:43:37 PM

Quote from: NCAmother on June 21, 2015, 12:35:32 PM

Pretty rad what your freshly rebuilt carbs can unleash

Running hot plugs for now.
Went through wrong jets, worn needles, worn out choke parts, warped 10.3g floats.
NGK nickle V-Groove plugs helped a lot before the latest rebuild. Worth a try at $1.99 ea.
Time for a plug check.
ww

Title: Re: HoppyHappyHippy
Post by: rodekyll on June 21, 2015, 05:16:03 PM

What are 'hot plugs'?

Title: Re: HoppyHappyHippy
Post by: Guzler on June 22, 2015, 08:25:50 AM

Quote from: rodekyll on June 21, 2015, 05:16:03 PM

What are 'hot plugs'?

NGK  BP6ES are recommended. BP5ES run hotter to keep deposits burned off.
The BP6EY are groovy.